Penrose Sch vs Walnut Street El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
Walnut Street El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
255 students
| Measure | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Walnut Street El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 1,627 | #1472 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44989 of 50,301 | #45564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 360 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 18.9).
- •Penrose Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.7% vs 112.2%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.8).
- •Penrose Sch is the larger school with 360 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penrose Sch better than Walnut Street El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Penrose Sch and Walnut Street El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penrose Sch: 360. Walnut Street El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penrose Sch and Walnut Street El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 and Walnut Street El Sch is 1472nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).